Installation :: Installation Wizard 
<h2>Using the graphical installation wizard</h2>
<h3>Step one: introduction</h3>
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<img src="../res/thumb2/docs/installation.wizard1.png" alt="Wizard introduction" class="leftss">
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 The main part of DMDirc's installation process is the cross-platform
 installation wizard, which guides you through the process of installing
 DMDirc. The wizard is launched automatically by the platform-specific
 installers (see the topics on the right for more information).
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 When the Wizard opens, you will see an introductory message, briefly
 describing DMDirc. To start the installation, click on the "Next &raquo;"
 button
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<h3>Step two: installation options</h3>
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 <img src="../res/thumb2/docs/installation.wizard2.png" alt="Wizard options (Windows)" class="leftss">
 </a>
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 <img src="../res/thumb2/docs/installation.wizard2b.png" alt="Wizard options (Linux)" class="leftss">
 </a>
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 The second step allows you to customise how and where DMDirc will be
 installed. There are three sets of options: the installation location,
 shortcut installation, and protocol registration.
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 The "Install location" field allows you to specify where DMDirc will be
 installed. If the location doesn't exist, it will be created by the installer.
 The bottom-most "Make DMDirc handle irc:// links" controls whether the
 installer will register DMDirc as the default handler for IRC addresses
 on your computer; if this is selected, DMDirc will open when you click on
 any link beginning with irc://. The remaining options control where you
 want DMDirc to create shortcuts to itself. These options vary from platform
 to platform, and allow you to select from any relevant location (such as the
 desktop, application or start menu, or quick launch bar).
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 When you have selected your installation options, click on the "Next &raquo;"
 button to continue
</p>
<h3>Step three: review options</h3>
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<img src="../res/thumb2/docs/installation.wizard3.png" alt="Wizard options review" class="leftss">
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 The third step shows you a summary of what DMDirc is about to do. If you
 wish to change any of the options listed, simply click on the "&laquo; Previous"
 button to go back to step two. Otherwise, if you're happy with the options,
 click on the "Next &raquo;" button to continue and start the installation.
</p>
<h3>Step four: installation</h3>
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<img src="../res/thumb2/docs/installation.wizard4.png" alt="Wizard installation" class="leftss">
</a>
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 The fourth and final step of the installation wizard shows you the
 status of the installation as it is happening. When DMDirc has been
 installed successfully, an "Installation finished" message will be
 displayed. Simply click on the "Finish" button to close the installer.
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